Obrin power system compression type

ABSTRACT

The present invention is of the compression type using mechanical energy to compress vapor to incite higher pressures&#39; whereas the Obrin power system U.S. Pat. No. 6,800,951 uses a superheating method for expansion of the working fluid in the system. The invention relates to a apparatus for creating energy lag time technology, whereby producing and converting multiple energy sources to construct a generator power supply system. An electric starter motor that mechanically turns a generator that produces the amount of electric energy required, which is then transformed into mechanical energy by means of a compressor. Whereby the compressor squeezes the lower pressure vapor within the sealed system into a higher pressurized vapor. This higher pressure vapor energy is regulated and then converted into mechanical energy by means of a rotary turbine. The turbines&#39; mechanical energy is used to turn the generator producing an electric energy source. The electric energy at this point will have means for stepping up the voltage to a higher output of electric energy needed for operating other electrical and/or electronic devices and applications apart from the system. Part of the higher electric energy output is also directed back into the system where the lower amount of electric energy is used by the compressor which produces mechanical energy. The high pressure vapor is then transferred to a condenser in the high side of the system. This vapor is used by the turbine at a lower pressure and slower rate then it was produced at the compressor. This difference in pressure being used at the turbine creates an energy lag time thereby causing the high pressurized vapor in the condenser to act as a energy storage container. After the systems primary condenser reaches a desired high pressure point, the starter will cut off and the generator will be turned by the vapor fluid pressure driven turbine. This forms an energy loop that will temporarily assist in supporting the systems operation. It can be used as a sole source of power or part of a unit or application.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

With to days technology we have ways of creating clean non-polluting energy. The most commonly used are solar power and wind power. These two sources of energy have an abundant supply, but the drawback in these power sources is that they fluctuate and are unpredictable due to weather inconsistencies and conditions. Also determining the correct geographic location is crucial for achieving optimal performance, this may not be obtainable in many circumstances and/or environments. However, the major advantage of these two power supply systems is their ability to operate on free energy sources with relatively low maintenance cost for up keep.

The current batteries of today with their higher storage capacity assist both solar and wind powered energy supply systems to help overcome unforeseeable weather conditions. With the aid of energy stored in these batteries gives solar and wind powered electric generators the ability to deliver a continual source of on going power helping to overcome the hurdle of weather inconsistencies. Nevertheless, most people do not have the space nor funds to utilize one of these type of systems for generating their own electric power due to the expanse in which large areas are required for a structural setup, plus these two system types are portably inadequate.

Other attempts have been made to generate power without creating pollutants such as a hydro powered generator, but this apparatus lacks feasibility and has extensive limitations. There have also been attempts to utilize the method of converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, but the disadvantage with these and other apparatuses of this variety is that they are not regenerative and commonly depend on fossil fuels. Hybrids and fuel-cell systems require an infrastructure or fueling stations whereas the Obrin power system Compression Type does not.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new method and apparatus for creating and converting multiple energy sources into a useable and functional electric generator power supply system while applying energy lag time (ELT) technology.

An environmentally clean power supply unit is needed that can produce electric energy while utilizing an even smaller space. The Obrin power system Compression Type will provide both mobile and/or stationary capabilities in a smaller packaged unit.

The Obrin power system Compression Type uses compression as its method to produce high pressure vapor into the high pressure side of the system, whereas the original Obrin power system U.S. Pat. No. 6,800,951 uses expansion of liquid fluid by a superheating technique to induce high pressurized vapor into the high pressure side of the system. Both systems have the ability to accumulate energy for later utilization by using energy lag time (ELT) technology.

Note that the original Obrin power system can also be known as the Obrin power system Expansion Type.

The Obrin power system Compression Type operates without the drawbacks found in other conventional electric power supply systems, also its portability benefits give it a broad range of use while requiring very low maintenance for up keep.

The compact size of the Obrin power system Compression Type with energy lag time (ELT) technology makes it a very effective and practical electric power supply unit that can have a wide variety of uses in many applications and/or devises.

The Obrin power system Compression Type also utilizes fewer components to achieve energy supplying results over the original Obrin power system.

Energy lag time (ELT) technology capitalizes on the gap in time before full energy depletion takes place at a predetermined location in the system. This gap in time being created by both slow dissipating and fast depleting energies working collectively which are produced within the unit enables the power supply system to form an energy loop, thereby producing a regenerative electric generating power supply which is the Obrin power system Compression Type.

In summary, the method of energy lag time (ELT) technology is the utilization of varying energy depletion rates of a plural category of energies functioning together with devices, to produce a energy supply system. This gives the energy supply system the ability to accumulate energy for later utilization. A more detailed explanation on this subject is in the technical field section.

While the present invention has been illustrated with reference to particular embodiments thereof, it will be understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without actually deviating from the scope of the invention. Therefore, all modifications and equivalents may be resorted to which fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Method of Energy Lag Time (ELT) Explained:

1. The ability to change or switch the systems' energy start point thereby creating a lengthened period of energy output from a power supply. 2. Creating a delay in time before full energy depletion takes place at a predetermined point in the system. 3. Utilizing the delay in time created before full energy depletion takes place at the predetermined point in the system, so that at a different planned location additional energy is being accumulated by the system for later utilization, thereby providing the means for prolonging of the energy depletion state by conserving power while empower other devices and/or applications.

Energy lag time (ELT) technology will provide an aid to a power source. In this energy supply unit, before energy lag time, the systems starting point will occur at the electric energy producing device where it will produce the electric energy output required for the start-up operation. See below for energy conversion sequence;

System sequence before energy lag time (ELT), during start-up mode

-   -   1. Electric energy (original starting point)     -   2. Mechanical energy     -   3. Pressure force     -   4. Mechanical energy     -   5. Electric energy (back to the original starting point)

System sequence operating in energy lag time (ELT), now in run mode

-   -   1. Pressure force (becomes new starting point)     -   2. Mechanical energy     -   3. Electric energy     -   4. Mechanical energy     -   5. Pressure force (back to the said new starting point)

The energy conversion sequence is not limited to the order in which it is presented and listed above, energy conversions can be arranged in any number of configurations to produce energy lag time results. The list above is one example arrangement of energy transformation for constructing an energy loop.

Energies dissipate their potential at different rates in time and in speed, therefore electric current from a generator which can deplete its power very quickly in comparison to compressed vapor stored under high pressure for longer periods which can then be converted into mechanical energy. Depending on the mechanical device being implemented and how efficiently it can operate will determine the performance of the overall electric generating power supply system (Obrin power system Compression Type).

When the high pressurized vapor is being utilized by a rotary turbine-pump at a slower rate and lower pressure then it is generated at the compressor produces a difference in pressures. This pressure difference creates an energy lag time making the primary condenser function as a reservoir or storage tank supplied with high pressurized vapor containing energy potential.

An example of this technology shows that if a turbine-pump is utilizing high pressurized refrigerant vapor accumulated in the primary condenser at a rate of less than 90 pounds per square inch (rotary turbine-pump operating at 90 psi maximum), whereas the minimum operating pressure that could be predetermined of no less than 200 pounds per square inch at the primary condenser (a minimum operating pressure of 200 psi at the primary condenser) will create a delay in the time that it will take before the high pressurized vapor accrued in the primary condenser fully depletes.

By utilizing this interval or gap in time, before full energy depletion can occur at the primary condenser creates a window of opportunity for the Obrin power system Compression Type to generate the additional electric energy needed to empower itself and replenish the primary condenser with high pressurized vapor. By keeping the primary condenser at optimal pressure conditions enables the Obrin power system Compression Type to aid operation and form an energy loop.

Also, this same additional electric energy will be increased to a higher voltage output by means of a step-up transformer or the like, so that the electric generator power supply system will have available electric energy to support and provide for other devices and/or applications outside of the Obrin power system Compression Type.

It is understood that a prolonged energy depletion rate at the primary condenser by use of an efficient rotary turbine-pump will produce more energy lag time thereby achieving a system operating with a greater rate in performance. By using various arrangements of devices, fluids and materials will allow for different combinations that can create differing times in energy depletion rates which will determine the performance of the electric generator power supply system (Obrin power system Compression Type). Note that the system will have means for cycling itself automatically.

When the fluid in the system is compressed and reaches the desired high pressure point needed for aiding system operation of the electric generator power supply system, the electric starter motor powered by means of a on board direct current (DC) battery source or an alternating current (AC) source from an outside or remote location will turn off and the regulated high pressurized vapor from the primary condenser will temporarily maintain the systems' operation and also become the units' new energy starting point.

A halt in the flow of pressurized vapor fluid just before the rotary turbine-pump machine will stop the mechanical process and/or a break in the electric energy supplied to the compressor device will perform a result in shutting down or powering down the Obrin power system Compression Type (electric generator power supply system).

By increasing the electric energy output to a higher voltage output with the use of a transformer or the like will give the Obrin power system Compression Type the ability to provide electric energy which can be utilized by a multiple of electrically operated devices and/or applications externally of the system. A portion of this higher voltage output will be use to power the compression chamber (compressor) driving device and other devices within the power supply system as needed for aiding operation within the interval created by energy lag time (ELT) technology thereby making this a regenerative unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Title of the Invention: Obrin Power System Compression Type

This invention will now be described in more detail referring to attached drawings. Note that all arrows depicted in drawings show the direction of fluid flow.

FIG. 1. shows the embodiment of the invention. The starting point is at the electric starter motor 11 which drives the electric energy producing device 12 by means of a rotational energy connecting element 13. The starter motor 11 will have sufficient torque to get the system up and running so that the fluid driven rotary (turbine-pump) machine 10 will not have to start under high load conditions.

The electric energy producing device 12 will provide the electric energy that will be used to power the compression chamber driving device 1 (compressor).

The compression chamber 2 is mechanically turned by the compression chamber driving device 1, these two devices are connected by a rotational energy connecting element 3.

The electric energy means to energize these devices will be provided by the start up operation of the starter motor 11, rotational energy connecting element 13 and the electric energy producing device 12. The electric power provided to the starter motor 11 will come from an alternating current (AC) outside power source and/or a on board direct current (DC) battery power source.

Once the compression chamber 2 is in operation it will draw vapor fluid 4 from the secondary condenser 16 by means of tubing 17 which are located on the low pressure side of the system. The vapor fluid 4 inside the system is pumped and compressed so that it is squeezed through the check valve 5 which is a one way valve that prevents the vapor fluid in the system from reversing. The vapor fluid 4 will now be under a higher pressure once it reaches the primary condenser 6 which is on the high pressure side of the system.

As stated, the check valve 5 is used to allow fluids to flow in only one direction so that the fluid moves forward and prevents it from reversing or backing up.

The high pressurized vapor fluid 4 in the primary condenser 6 will travel down stream by means of tubing 7 and will decelerated by means of a pressure regulator 8.

The function of the pressure regulator 8 will be to allow a desired amount of vapor fluid 4 to flow, by reducing the pressure and flow creates a controlling means for the amount of energy available to be used by the rotary machine 10. The high pressurized vapor fluid 4 within tubing 7 will be decreased at the point of the pressure regulator 8 so that it will now be at a considerably lower pressure within the tubing 9.

The vapor fluid 4 now adjusted and calibrated to a lower pressure inside tubing 9 will flow down stream to provide the energy needed to propel the rotary machine 10, thereby causing the rotary machine 10 to rotate at the proper speed and force required to mechanically turn the electric energy producing device 12 by means of a rotational energy connecting element 14.

As stated in the technical field section entitled Method of Energy Lag Time explained:, clarifies this principle which applies to the components that will produce this technology. The turbine-pump being a rotary machine 10 will operate on a limited amount of the high pressure vapor fluid 4 within the primary condenser 6. This will permit the energy lag time allowing for a slower rate of energy depletion within the primary condenser 6. This effect will cause the primary condenser 6 to have a surplus of energy to be utilized by the system, thereby making it become the systems' new energy start point.

The vapor fluid 4 upon entering and leaving the rotary machine 10 producing the mechanical energy needed to turn the electric energy producing device 12 will travel down stream by means of tubing 15 where it will enter the secondary condenser 16.

The vapor fluid 4 will now be under even lower pressure conditions inside the secondary condenser 16 so that the vapor fluid 4 may be reused by the system again.

This will form a energy loop providing the energy needed to operate the electric generator power supply system (Obrin power system compression type) and other devices and applications.

This ends the detail description for FIG. 1.

FIG. 2. shows all the same components of FIG. 1., but with the addition of the load reduction loop. The starting numbers are the same from 1 through 17 of FIG. 1., FIG. 2. has the addition of 18 through 20. The system operates in the same fashion but with an add-on.

The load reduction loop add-on of the unit;

Valve 18 is normally in the closed position until the system reaches the desired high pressure needed to temporarily maintain operation. Once the Obrin power system compression type reaches its desired pressure point valve 20 will close and valve 18 will open. Tubing 19 will allow vapor flow from valve 18 to pass directly back to the compression chamber 2 under low load conditions forming the load reduction loop.

The load reduction loop enables the compression chamber 2, compression chamber driving device 1 and the rotational energy connecting element 3 to continue operating under low load conditions. When the high side of the systems pressure drops and requires more high pressure vapor, valve 18 will close and valve 20 will open to allow low pressure vapor 4 from the secondary condenser 16 to pass.

The fluid in the system can be in a liquid and/or vapor state but it needs to be in a vapor form before it is compressed by the compression chamber 2.

By permitting the compression chamber 2 to continue operation allows the compression chamber driving device 1 to operate under reduced load conditions without having to repeatedly start from a stopped position. The load reduction loop is used to cycle automatically to prevent any excess pressurization of the system as needed.

Note that without the load reduction loop add-on option, the compression chamber driving device 1 will cycle on and off to prevent any excess pressurization of the system as in FIG. 1.

This ends the detail description for FIG. 2. 

1. An energy supply system with ability to accumulate energy for later utilization comprising: (a) a fluid circulation loop with a conduit, a pressure regulating device, a turbine-pump, a evaporator-condenser, a first valve; (b) a compressor to which the circulation loop is connected; (c) a working fluid with ability to change its operational states from a liquid to superheating gas in the boundary of the system and ability to circulate through the first loop; (d) said compressor for bringing said working fluid into a higher pressurized state; (e) an electrical generator driven by the turbine-pump; (f) an electrical motor for driving said turbine-pump; (g) wherein said electric motor accumulates energy in the first circulation loop by driving said turbine-pump and increasing pressure of the working fluid; (h) wherein said accumulated energy is utilized with a lag of time by releasing said working fluid pressure by the valve and the pressure regulating device for circulation in the first loop and for driving said turbine-pump as a turbine, which in turn drives said generator for production of an electrical power.
 2. An energy system according to claim 1, wherein an added second circulation loop with a conduit an a second valve, to which the first circulation loop and compressor are connected, which is an auxiliary to the first circulation loop and provides load reduction to the compressor and utilization, as required.
 3. An energy system according to claim 1, wherein operation stages of energy accumulations and energy releases with associated starting of the motor, valves opening or closing, suppling power to the compressor, connecting or disconnecting the generator to the network are performed by a control scheme.
 4. An energy supply system according to claim 3, wherein said control scheme is sensing changes in pressure of the working fluid.
 5. An energy supply system according to claim 3, wherein said control scheme is sensing changes in temperature of the working fluid. 